[mlizzy]

As an aside to the main argument, kissing a woman anywhere on her body (unless maybe she's really old, sick, etc.) can easily be sensual; men are "programmed," if you will, to be excited by same.

So by PF's actions, is he unknowingly "promoting" something not completely upright and holy? Jesus never kissed the feet of women, and it might be well and good if we followed suit (Church rule).

Prayers for Pope Francis!

[Brian Kopp DPM]

I’m not too concerned about this aspect, though I’ve seen it expressed by several female posters on several blog posts. I don’t think the grandfatherly PFI is placing himself in the near occasion of sin in this regard at this point in his career.

On the other hand, Jesus did permit his own feet to be anointed by a women who was a known sinner, and she cleansed His feet with her hair.